September 2011

Where are the best place to see fall colors in Colorado this year? If you ask Denverites
their favorite time of year, I would guess a majority would say fall. Sure the
weather is usually perfect, and there are lots of fun events around town. But I
am confident the real reason is the incredible color display that Mother Nature
displays for us lucky enough to live in Colorado this time of year.

So where is
the best place to view these amazing displays of gold, orange and red? Depends
on how far you are willing to travel really. There are plenty of options within
an hour or so of Denver. Luckily, more and more websites are popping up with a
full list of these drives with great directions.

Has the Food Network's hit
show, "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" every come to Denver? The answer
is yes, with two popular restaurants being featured in the past and three more
coming up in the next few weeks. Sam's No. 3 and The Bagel Delicatessen and
Restaurant were featured in the past "Porktastic" and "From Mozz
to Matzo Balls" episodes respectively. And starting this week, look for
the following three restaurants to be featured. Check them out when you have
time and let us know what your favorite diners, drive-ins and dives around town
are.

Bang! - This Highland Square hot spot will be featured
in the "Southern Flavor" episode starting September 30th for their
famous Gumbo. Click here
for the recipe and showing times.

Last Monday, the Broncos started another season at their familiar stadium but with a huge new sign on the south end. Finally, the name "Invesco" followed the same demise as the company itself, years after the company disappeared off of Denver’s financial services map. Welcome in the newest name in town - Sports Authority Field at Mile High. For most of us, there was little controversy involved. We witnessed it as just another example of how Denver follows other municipalities who sell off the name of stadiums to the highest bidder.

Actually, it's not such a new idea.

In 1898, Denver implemented plans to transform the less-than-attractive City Cemetery into a park more reflective of the upscale neighborhoods that were being built in Capitol…

While we are still holding on to summer, tomorrow's high of 61 degrees is going to quickly remind us that fall is right around the corner. So instead of waiting until it is freezing outside to do the home maintenance needed to get your home ready for winter, might as well tackle it now while it is still pretending to be summer.

While we are still holding on to sutomorrow's high of 61 degrees is go

Below is a helpful list of items to check on your house before winter hits us like a ton of bricks. Thanks to Tony Seigert with Safe Home Inspection for this handy list.

Caulk the Exterior

Any gap on the outside of your home may be a spot for caulking. Check the corners, windows, doors, areas where masonry joins siding, or

Denver Metro Area Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches

It's that time again! As the fall season rolls in, the fields in and around the Denver Metro area are full of pumpkins and corn. Grab the family and head for the country. Here's a list from the Colorado Department of Agriculture of corn mazes and pumpkin patches in the surrounding communities:

Is there a feeding frenzy going on in your garden? At this time of year, most gardeners are grappling with how to get rid of these uninvited guests.

Start by identifying the pest. There are as many types of pests as there are plants—some so small they’re almost impossible to see. Look at the evidence left behind. More common pests in Colorado include flea beetles (voracious chewers that make ‘gun shot’ holes in leaves); hornworms (tomato-lovers that have been known to strip a plant bare in three days); spider mites (spinners of webs); and, probably the most common, aphids (famous for leaving sticky honeydew behind).

Before you reach for killer pesticides, reconsider more environmentally-friendly options.

Denvers Old House Society Presents a Sidewalk Stroll in a Storybook Neighborhood, Saturday, Sept. 10, The Tudors of Bellevue/Hale

Join Denvers Old House Society, Saturday, Sept. 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. as they walk, stroll and poke around part of the Bellevue/Hale neighborhood, which is near Rose Medical Center, to learn about architecture, newsworthy residents, building materials, and other interesting tidbits -- current and past. Their sidewalk stroll, which is a guided walking tour, features Tudor Revival houses, homes that look like they came right out of an English storybook for children.

The approximate one-hour tour begins and ends at 12th Avenue and Dexter Street, at Lindsley Park, and will cover a four-block area. Light refreshments will be served…